<B>Apprenticeship as cook/chef EFZ (m/f/d)</B> — Universitätsklinik Balgrist
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
Role overview
Balgrist University Hospital is one of the most renowned orthopaedic clinics in Switzerland with an affiliated centre for paraplegia and international recognition.
In our hospital kitchen, menus are prepared every day for around 150 patients and for around 550 – 650 employees.
We are pleased to be able to offer an apprenticeship in our versatile hospital kitchen at the beginning of the apprenticeship in 2027 for a
- Balgrist University Hospital is one of the most renowned orthopaedic clinics in Switzerland with an affiliated centre for paraplegia and international recognition.
- In our hospital kitchen, menus are prepared every day for around 150 patients and for around 550 – 650 employees.
- Three-year training in the company with weekly attendance at the vocational school and participation in intercompany courses
- Learning to use various modern kitchen appliances and professional working techniques
Main responsibilities
- Three-year training in the company with weekly attendance at the vocational school and participation in intercompany courses
- Learning to use various modern kitchen appliances and professional working techniques
- Quality control of the foodstuffs present for freshness, taste and texture as well as compliance with strict hygiene guidelines
- The careful preparation of dishes for our patients, employees and guests Requirements Completed secondary education level A or B Joy of processing and preparing food
- Good sense of taste, no food or contact allergies, good physical fitness
- Strong hygiene awareness and sense of order as well as a well-kept appearance
- Good knowledge of German in words and writing (minor level B2)
- Team player who remains calm even during high-speed operation and shows initiative in the workflows We offer:
- Sound basic training with a high practical relevance, supplemented by theoretical training in the vocational school
- Joint development of expertise and competences to achieve the Federal Certificate of Competence (EFZ)
Additional details
- The careful preparation of dishes for our patients, employees and guests Completed secondary education level A or B Joy of processing and preparing food
- Team player who remains calm even during high-speed operation and shows initiative in the workflows
- Collaborating with motivated team and trainers Regulated and pleasant working hours
Notes and original content
- The careful preparation of dishes for our patients, employees and guests
- Requirements
- Completed secondary education level A or B
- Joy of processing and preparing food
- Collaborating with motivated team and trainers
- Regulated and pleasant working hours
Questions about this listing
What salary does Universitätsklinik Balgrist offer for this role?
Universitätsklinik Balgrist lists CHF 62'000 - 94'000 gross per year for this position in Zürich. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Universitätsklinik Balgrist offer?
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Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
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